First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2019

by Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan

The world's most popular medical review book for more than 25 years, updated to ensure student success on the USMLE(R) Step 1
A global bestseller year after year, this annually updated, landmark guide offers the most complete and current framework for USMLE(R) Step 1 preparation and coursework. Featuring a refreshed design and updated throughout with new mnemonics and high-yield facts, First Aid for the(R) USMLE(R) Step 1 2019 is co-authored by students who excelled in their Step 1 exam and is reviewed for accuracy by a team of expert faculty advisors and nationally recognized USMLE instructors. Taken together, it's a blueprint for exam success no other resource can match.
-A complete framework for USMLE(R) Step 1 preparation, annually updated with crowdsourced contributions from thousands of students-1,300+ must-know concepts that reflect evolving trends in the USMLE(R) Step 1-1,000+ color photos and illustrations, many new or revised -Student-proven exam strategies reinforced by a new learning and memory science section-Reorganized Rapid Review section presents high-yield concepts by topic and includes page numbers to the corresponding text -Updated study tips on the opening pages of each chapter

Genres: Medicine, Nonfiction, Reference

816 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 22, 2018

Reviews

[Erin]

Unfortunately, this book lacks a solid plot. However, I enjoyed that the authors included photos and diagrams to outline the characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mental or physical pain.

[Victoria]

The best books are those read more than once and with tears on the pages.

[Sydney Erickson]

very dense. if AR points were still a thing I’d get so many for this one. unfortunately it was just a very important exam for my career not an icecream party or free personal pizza

[Ashley Gnam Phillips]

I have to say the story jumps around a bit. We are looking big picture then we get into some systems based jargon. The images, while some say are reserved for children’s books, we’re very compelling in this work. While the story claims to be all inclusive, SURPRISE, there is a lot that was not covered in just one book. The reading comprehension exam that pairs with this book is a doozy and don’t fret when 20% of the question content is not in this edition.

Did I rate this book because I wanted the credit for my yearly reading challenge? Yes. Should I receive credit for this? Absolutely.

[Sanjana]

I suffered too much for this exam to not count this towards my goodreads goal

[Braeden Bensch]

For a book about health and life it nearly killed me. Extremely boring, took me several months to finish and I skipped several chapters. 10/10 do not recommend.

[Tahreem Malik]

The book wasn't as easy of a read as I thought. Took me a whole year to get through it and then I forgot the original plot so had to read it again. The pictures are nice though.

[Taylor Yoder]

The plot was not that compelling. Couldn’t keep the characters and their names straight in my head. Two stars for gross photos.

[Jacob]

Tears. Mostly Tears.

[Natalia Guevara Rivera]

Tremendo libro, me jodio la vida, pero muy bueno.

[Henry]

Dry, arid, and unexciting as it reads like a dictionary. It most certainly leaves nothing up for imagination. Saving grace is fun phrases such as I GET PP SMASHED, HARDASS, and SICKFACES.COM. If you are looking for something to immerse yourself in and get lost in the story, this is not the book for you.

[Ellen]

Cried all the way through it but man what a book

[Kristen]

This book took me 2 whole years to get through.

TW: Pain and Suffering

[Emily Lin]

“Name a book that made you cry”

[Hafzayaseen]

nice

[Henry]

mid

[Grape Bakhurji 🍇]

Best thing to read before exams 👌🏼🐦

[Monica]

It was aiite

[Dahshan]

it took me 3 years to finish.. and every brain cell I got hurts

[Maria Johnson]

The plot really jumped around with this book. A challenging read, but I think I’m better because of it. Would recommend to a friend, but will be clear to specify that this is not self-help material despite the fixation on human body systems.

[McKenzie Andrews]

My bible until Step 1

[Sandalee Silva]

This bok was very informative; can't wait to utilize the info in here!

[Trupti]

I've spent too much time reading this thing for months for it to not count in my yearly goodreads book list. Cheers

[Alexis]

A life saver

[Victoria Sahar]

🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

[Christina Duechle Haim]

If you want a book that will make you cry and question your life…. This is the one!

[Ashley Fischer]

Best way to study for Step

[Niki]

:(

[Adrienne DeLuca]

Hated studying, great resource. Had to add this to my Goodreads strictly because I read through over 700 pages of the most boring material and it needs to be accounted for 😂

[Sami Stroebel]

Haven’t read yet but it’s going on the want to read…..as it’s going to happen…..